November 2006

Alumni Weekend has come and gone, and this year has to go down in the books as one of the best! The variety of events, number of alums who returned to AU, and general feeling of a beautiful fall weekend in Washington made it a weekend not to be missed. If you did happen to miss it – let this be the last time! It’s not too early to set aside the weekend of October 26-28, 2007 and make plans now to attend. You’ll catch up with old friends, make some business contacts, and if nothing else, simply enjoy yourself.

We were proud to pay tribute to alumni Tony Perkins '81 and Neal Sharma '98 at the “Movers and Shakers” event for their efforts on behalf of AU and their work throughout their communities. Their stories are inspiring – and both aptly represent the talents of AU alumni. We’re a broad, diverse, and impressive group. Meeting and reconnecting with so many extraordinary alumni over the weekend made me more proud than ever to be an “Eagle.”

Separate from Alumni Weekend, and perhaps of particular interest, the university has kicked off its presidential search. A Web site dedicated to this topic has been created as part of the Board of Trustees site, and updates and information will be posted on a regular basis. In addition, a dedicated e-mail address has been established for individuals who wish to nominate candidates for the position or provide comments or feedback about the search.

Finally, don’t feel you need to wait a whole year before you come back to campus to visit. Several alumni have already taken me up on my offer from last month to contact me and take a walk around campus, and the offer stands. I’d love to meet you and get your help in making AU the best it can be.

Sincerely,

Brian Keane, SPA/BA '89

Mary Warther '53 and Fred Warther '52 joined 70 of their peers for the annual Golden Eagle luncheon at the Katzen Arts Center over Alumni Weekend in October.
photo by Jeff Watts

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